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Unique whey protein is promising supplement for strict PKU diet

02-01-2008 · EurekAlert!

A team of University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists is assessing a unique protein found only in whey, the liquid byproduct of cheese-making, that appears to hold promise as a dietary supplement for individuals with a rare genetic condition known as phenylketonuria, or PKU.

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